Posted 3/3/2024, 9:04:31 PM
Spending bills make cuts to FBI and EPA, provide wins for both parties
- Six funding bills needed to prevent a government shutdown include Republican victories like cutting FBI and EPA budgets
- Bills impose "sharp cuts" to agencies critical to Biden's agenda, prohibit DOJ from "targeting parents," and block Biden admin from limiting veterans' gun rights
- Provides additional funding for FAA oversight of Boeing 737 Max aircraft production and DEA resources to fight fentanyl
- Rejects GOP bans on promoting Critical Race Theory and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- Breaking up the 12 annual appropriations bills into separate votes over two deadlines marks an attempt to "turn the aircraft carrier back to real budgeting and spending reform"